{"id":2402962,"date":"2025-02-15T10:22:01","date_gmt":"2025-02-15T15:22:01","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/bill-would-capture-taxes-at-chase-field-to-pay-portion-of-renovations-washington-examiner\/"},"modified":"2025-02-15T10:24:12","modified_gmt":"2025-02-15T15:24:12","slug":"bill-would-capture-taxes-at-chase-field-to-pay-portion-of-renovations-washington-examiner","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/bill-would-capture-taxes-at-chase-field-to-pay-portion-of-renovations-washington-examiner\/","title":{"rendered":"Bill would capture taxes at Chase Field to pay portion of renovations &#8211; Washington Examiner"},"content":{"rendered":"<aside class=\"mashsb-container mashsb-main mashsb-stretched\"><div class=\"mashsb-box\"><div class=\"mashsb-count mash-medium\" style=\"float:left\"><div class=\"counts mashsbcount\">30<\/div><span class=\"mashsb-sharetext\">SHARES<\/span><\/div><div class=\"mashsb-buttons\"><a class=\"mashicon-facebook mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/sharer.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.conservativenewsdaily.net%2Fbreaking-news%2Fbill-would-capture-taxes-at-chase-field-to-pay-portion-of-renovations-washington-examiner%2F\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Facebook<\/span><\/a><a class=\"mashicon-twitter mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/intent\/tweet?text=&amp;url=https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/?p=2402962&amp;via=ConservNewsDly\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Twitter<\/span><\/a><a class=\"mashicon-subscribe mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"#\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Subscribe<\/span><\/a><div class=\"onoffswitch2 mash-medium mashsb-noshadow\" style=\"display:none\"><\/div><\/div>\n            <\/div>\n                <div style=\"clear:both\"><\/div><\/aside>\n            <!-- Share buttons by mashshare.net - Version: 4.0.47--><p>The Arizona\u200b Legislature is currently considering a bill aimed at\u200c funding renovations at\u2064 Chase Field through a tax capture mechanism.\u200c This proposal, known as HB2704, would\u200d <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/florida-should-be-able-to-lower-rent-lease-sales-tax-for-businesses-soon\/\" title=\"Florida may soon reduce rent and lease sales tax for businesses\">collect sales tax<\/a> from stadium-related purchases and income tax from players and staff, directing thes funds\u200b toward an estimated \u200b$500 million\u2062 renovation \u2063project.The Arizona Diamondbacks, whose lease expires in 2027, are expected to contribute between $250 \u2063million and $300 \u200bmillion towards the renovations. Bill sponsor Rep. Jeff Weninger emphasized the Diamondbacks&#8217;\u2064 importance\u2064 to Arizona&#8217;s \u200didentity and economy, \u2062suggesting that the bill\u200b is a proactive strategy to prevent the team\u2064 from leaving\u200c after the coyotes&#8217; departure last year. Additionally, if the team were to leave the state\u2062 before specified dates, they would <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/judge-rules-against-christian-college-suing-biden-administration-over-trans-mandate\/\" title=\"Judge Rules Against Christian College Suing Biden Administration Over Trans Mandate\">face financial penalties<\/a>. The plan aims\u200c to <a href=\"https:\/\/amzn.to\/3YuVZYV\">address \u200curgent repairs needed<\/a> at the \u200cstadium,\u2062 including issues with the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/virginia-public-schools-attempt-to-defy-gov-glenn-youngkin-doubling-down-on-masking-rules\/\" title=\"Virginia Public Schools Attempt to Defy Gov. Glenn Youngkin, Doubling Down on Masking Rules\">air conditioning system<\/a>, scoreboard, roof,\u2063 and plumbing.\u2062 Critics have pointed out \u2064that funding for the renovations could reduce\u2064 the state&#8217;s general fund revenue, but proponents argue it repurposes already existing tax \u200brevenue for necessary public \u200dasset improvements.  <\/p>\n<p class=\"readmore\">\n    <button onclick=\"showReadMore()\" id=\"readmorebtn\">Read more&#8230;<\/button>\n<\/p>\n<hr id=\"line\">\n<span id=\"more\"><\/p>\n<p><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><\/p>\n<div class=\"tdb-block-inner td-fix-index\"><span class=\"tdb-mobile-menu-button\"><i class=\"tdb-mobile-menu-icon td-icon-mobile\"><\/i><\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"tdb-block-inner td-fix-index\"><span class=\"tdb-header-search-button-mob dropdown-toggle\" data-toggle=\"dropdown\"><i class=\"tdb-mobile-search-icon td-icon-search\"><\/i><\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"tdb-block-inner td-fix-index\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"tdb-block-inner td-fix-index\"><span class=\"tdb-mobile-menu-button\"><i class=\"tdb-mobile-menu-icon td-icon-mobile\"><\/i><\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"tdb-block-inner td-fix-index\">\n<div class=\"tdb-drop-down-search\" aria-labelledby=\"td-header-search-button\">\n<div class=\"tdb-drop-down-search-inner\">\n<form method=\"get\" class=\"tdb-search-form\" action=\"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/\"><\/form>\n<div class=\"tdb-aj-search\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/#\" role=\"button\" aria-label=\"Search\" class=\"tdb-head-search-btn dropdown-toggle\" data-toggle=\"dropdown\"><i class=\"tdb-search-icon td-icon-search\"><\/i><\/a><\/div>\n<div class=\"tdb-block-inner td-fix-index\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"tdb-block-inner td-fix-index\">\n<h1 class=\"tdb-title-text\">Bill would capture taxes at Chase Field to pay portion of renovations<\/h1>\n<div><\/div>\n<div class=\"tdb-title-line\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"tdb-block-inner td-fix-index\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"tdb-block-inner td-fix-index\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"tdb-block-inner td-fix-index\">\n<div id=\"Brid_1994624\" class=\"tpd-featured-video bridtv\"><\/div>\n<p>(The Center Square) &ndash; The Arizona Legislature is considering a bill that would create a tax capture to pay for renovations at Chase Field.<\/p>\n<div class=\"article-paywall\">\n<p>The bill would collect sales tax collected at the stadium for everything from tickets to merchandise to food and drinks along with income tax from athletes and team staff. It would put that money toward renovations.<\/p>\n<p>The Diamondbacks&rsquo; lease at the stadium expires in 2027. There are an estimated $500 million in renovations anticipated at the stadium with the Diamondbacks expected to pay $250 million to $300 million of those repairs, according to Diamondbacks Vice President of Government Affairs Amilyn Pierce.<\/p>\n<p>The bill is moving through the Legislature after it was approved by the House Majority and Minority caucus after its first two readings.<\/p>\n<p>&ldquo;The Arizona Diamondbacks are an indispensable part of our state&rsquo;s identity and economy,&rdquo; said bill sponsor Rep. Jeff Weninger, R-Gilbert. &ldquo;I&rsquo;m proud to sponsor&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.azleg.gov\/legtext\/57leg\/1R\/summary\/H.HB2704_013125_COM.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong>HB2704<\/strong><\/a>, which provides a dedicated funding solution to renovate Chase Field and ensure the Diamondbacks remain right here in Arizona where they belong. With the departure of the Coyotes last year, it is more important than ever to take proactive steps to protect the future of our teams and the venues that make them possible.&rdquo;<\/p>\n<p>No lease extension was announced, but the&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.azleg.gov\/legtext\/57leg\/1R\/proposed\/H.2704WENINGER2.0.PDF\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong>amended bill<\/strong><\/a>&nbsp;does require the Diamondbacks to pay $10 million if the Major League Baseball <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/clinton-senior-campaign-team-leaves-lawyer-sussmann-in-tough-spot-ahead-of-durham-trial\/\" title=\"Clinton Senior Campaign ... Leaves Lawyer Sussmann in Tough Spot Ahead of Durham Trial\">team leaves<\/a> Arizona before Oct. 1, 2035, $5 million if they leave before Oct. 1, 2045 and $1 million if the team leaves before Oct. 1, 2050.<\/p>\n<p>Money in the renovation fund would revert back to the state if the team leaves the stadium.<\/p>\n<p>Weninger said that it&rsquo;s clear the stadium needs repairs to its air conditioning system, which is not working properly.<\/p>\n<p>Luis Gonzalez, special assistant to the president and CEO of the Diamondbacks, told the House Commerce Committee that the stadium is in dire need of repairs, needing a new scoreboard, roof repairs, the AC system and plumbing and infrastructural repairs.<\/p>\n<p>Gonzalez said the team would pay &ldquo;the majority of the repairs.&rdquo;<\/p>\n<p>Teams and politicians looking for public funding for sports stadiums often take taxes collected related to a stadium and use those funds toward stadium projects.<\/p>\n<p>But economists have shown that is no different than taking money from the entity&rsquo;s general fund to pay for the projects because those taxes currently go to the general fund, meaning the state would have less money because of the move.<\/p>\n<p>&ldquo;This is a way, within that footprint, to take the tax revenue that&rsquo;s already existing and repurpose it into that public asset,&rdquo; Weninger said.<\/p>\n<p>Rep. Justin Wilmeth said that the bill would prevent the Diamondbacks from leaving the state, which he said would be an &ldquo;affront to God&rdquo; and it &ldquo;still pisses him off to no end&rdquo; that the Coyotes left Arizona for Salt Lake City.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<p> <script data-cfasync=\"false\" src=\"http:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/cdn-cgi\/scripts\/5c5dd728\/cloudflare-static\/email-decode.min.js\"><\/script><script>!function(){var g=window;g.googletag=g.googletag||{},g.googletag.cmd=g.googletag.cmd||[],g.googletag.cmd.push(function(){g.googletag.pubads().setTargeting(\"has-featured-video\",\"true\")})}();<\/script><script>var _bp=_bp||[];_bp.push({\"div\":\"Brid_1994624\",\"obj\":{\"id\":\"27789\",\"width\":\"1280\",\"height\":\"720\",\"stickyDirection\":\"below\",\"video\":\"1994624\"}});<\/script><script defer src=\"https:\/\/services.brid.tv\/player\/build\/brid.min.js\"><\/script><\/div>\n<div class=\"tdb-block-inner td-fix-index\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"tdb-block-inner td-fix-index\"><\/div>\n<p><\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Arizona bill proposes tax capture for Chase Field renovations<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":2402963,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_mo_disable_npp":"","fifu_image_url":"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/ap21252171202280.jpg.optimal.jpg","fifu_image_alt":"","footnotes":""},"categories":[],"tags":[3895,50438,50439,10964,32076],"class_list":["post-2402962","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","tag-bill","tag-chase-field","tag-renovations","tag-taxes","tag-washington-examiner"],"fifu_image_url":"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/ap21252171202280.jpg.optimal.jpg","_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2402962","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=2402962"}],"version-history":[{"count":3,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2402962\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":2402966,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2402962\/revisions\/2402966"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/2402963"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=2402962"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=2402962"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=2402962"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}